On November 22, ARMYs were surprised by the news from вιg нιт Music, according to which 4 members RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook are preparing for m̴i̴l̴i̴t̴a̴r̴y̴ service. On the same day, Jungkook himself posted a letter confirming he would enlist in the army in December.
Even though ARMYs were mentally prepared to temporarily leave their idols, waiting for the reunion in 2025, they were all ̾s̾h̾o̾c̾ked by Jungkook's sudden enlistment just a few days after finishing his solo album promotion schedule. Sharing the same feelings as ARMYs, many kσrєαn netizens expressed their regret for Jungkook's career at its peak.
They think that the fact that Jungkook decided to leave when he was still at a very young age and was gaining great fame in the international market shows how much he loves BTS. At the same time, they also hope that Jungkook will soon return to musical activities after being discharged from the army:
In early November, Jungkook announced on Weverse the release of his first solo album GOLDEN in the context that a few weeks earlier, he had just released his second single this year. It seems Jungkook has a busy solo schedule throughout the second half of 2023 and this is said to be preparation for his December enlistment.
Just 2 days after Jungkook held his first solo showcase in his career, attracting 2,8 thousand fans to attend live and more than 12 million fans to watch online as part of promoting GOLDEN, вιg нιт Music announced the enlistment news. This made fans ̾s̾h̾o̾c̾ked and felt how regretful they were about what they expected from Jungkook for a longer period of time.
The regrets are even greater when Jungkook is reaping many unprecedented achievements and records throughout this year. From becoming a global ambαssador for Calvin Klein to being #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, fans even expect Jungkook to soon go on a solo World Tour before enlisting in the army. However, all expectations ended when the announcement of his decision to enlist was announced.
Not only fans but many kσrєαn netizens also feel sorry for Jungkook's active time during the past time. But some people also understand the fact that for Jungkook, BTS comes first and his decision is also in line with the group's reunion plan in 2015:
- Tears are falling, Jungkook, I'll wait for you no matter how long it takes. Come back healthy.
- Jungkookㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ.
- Come back safely and healthy, I'll be waiting.
- I love you ㅠㅠ.
- Jungkook, come back well
- Jungkook, don't forget that there's always someone praying for your happiness. I just hope you keep smiling and stay happy. Love you, my singer. Take care of yourself
- I cried reading the letter. Our Kookie, don't get нυят and come back healthy. I'm not going anywhere, I'll wait.
- I'll always be waiting in the same place. Love you, our Jungkookㅠㅠ.
- Isn't it true that the '95 members haven't gone yet? Is it right that they are going sooner?
- It seems like they will go around the same time.
- Tears are fallingㅠㅠ Jungkook, I too will live diligently and waitㅠㅠ I love you.
- I love you. I will always support and wait for you!!!
- Jungkook, it's really a pity, sad, and regrettable, but I trust your decision. It must have been the best decision for your future, and it will turn out to be the right one, as always. So, don't worry or be anxious, and take care.
- I'll wait for the promised 2025. Go healthy and without worries.
- I'll miss you and wait for you.
- Jungkookㅠㅠ Can I cry just for today?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I love you.
- Jungkook, please stay safe and healthy ㅠㅠ
- Jungkook, don’t get sick~ I’m looking forward to BTS’s activities in 2025!
- I was dizzy all day and couldn’t even access the internet, I was so sad
- I hope that our Jungkook is always healthy
- I’m crying ㅠㅠ Jungkook, I’ll live hard and wait for you ㅠㅠ I love you
- Don’t get injured ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Don’t get sick ㅠㅠ
- Of course I will wait for you, Jungkook!!!!! Please don’t get sick and come back healthy
- Jungkook, don’t worry, just be careful and ARMY will wait for you
- I’m not even a fan of Jungkook, so why did I cry when I read the letter?ㅠㅠ
- Jungkook is so cool!
- Good luck, sweet one, may your time there be beautiful and amazing for you, go and come back in good health and shape
- hes still quite young to go but if he wants to then he can
